Crossword clue
“Fire ___”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
ANTLetters3
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| CAN | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| ANT | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Fire ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 20, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 20, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fire ___” clue?+
The answer is ANT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 20, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for June 20, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.